Hello, I'm so glad you're here.
I'm Stephanie Then, a Registered Clinical Counsellor providing in-person and virtual services. I support individuals aged 18+.
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, hopeless or numb. It can look like repeated patterns of overthinking or people pleasing. Or be the result of life transitions, burnout, adverse childhoods or relationships, past trauma or experiences of inequity or feeling different.
We can all have fulfilling relationships and lead meaningful lives. Sometimes we just need support in healing and reconnecting with our true selves and a sense of purpose. This is where my role as your therapist is immensely invaluable and rewarding.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” — Anaïs Nin
The Therapy Process
Sessions may look like considering new patterns and skills, gently reconnecting with emotions and considering different parts of ourselves. It is also a space to process thoughts and experiences.
My clients want to understand how their past informs their present and the beliefs, narratives and patterns that keep them stuck. From here conscious shifts can be made towards a life more authentic and purposeful .
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What to Expect
I centre humanness and authentic connection. I have a calm, engaging and compassionate presence that makes clients feel understood and cared for. I also bring a friendly, easy-going nature that immediately puts others at ease.
You can expect transparency, autonomy and flexibility. We will co-create goals and a therapeutic approach that best suits your specific needs.
My Approach
My work is neuroaffirming and rooted in attachment and emotion-based theories. I also incorporate somatic concepts including Brainspotting and parts work. These concepts are integrated with other evidence based therapies with a trauma informed lens, while considering the influence of larger cultural and social contexts on lived experience.
Contact Info & Booking Link
In-Person Counselling
In-person counselling sessions are available in East Vancouver on Thursdays and North Vancouver on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Virtual Counselling
Virtual counselling sessions are available Monday to Thursday and can be booked online.
Complimentary Consultations
I provide free unhurried consultations by phone or virtually so you can have all the information you need.
If you have questions, feel free to email me at sthencounselling@gmail.com.
I'm an inclusive practitioner that welcomes diversity and is culturally sensitive. With a trauma informed, neuroaffirming and intersectional lens, I recognize how the adversity and traumas our bodies carry, gender, sexual orientation, race, culture and society all influence our patterns for coping, our identities, beliefs and relationships.